Wright County Historial Society
- Assets
- $647.7k
- Revenue
- $329.5k
- Investments
- $187.7k
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Buffalo, MN
- Founding
- 08/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 41-1293863
Organization Overview
Wright County Historial Society is located in Buffalo, MN. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wright County Historial Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wright County Historial Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Wright County Historial Society generated $329.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $339.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND SHARE WRIGHT COUNTY'S HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXHIBIT GALLERY AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. WCHS' 3-D AND ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS ARE EXHIBITED FREE OF CHARGE IN 3 EXHIBIT GALLERY AREAS AND IN THE FORM OF 5 HISTORICAL STRUCTURES. EACH EXHIBIT IS GEARED TO TEACH AND COMMUNICATE THE HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY THROUGH ITS ARTIFACT COLLECTION. WCHS ACTIVELY COLLECTS AND PRESERVES OBJECTS AND ARCHIVAL MATERIAL RELATED TO WRIGHT COUNTY HISTORY. IN 2022, MORE THAN 4700 PEOPLE VISITED THE MUSEUM. AN ADDITIONAL 600 PEOPLE USED THE WCHS ACTIVITY ROOM.
LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES: WCHS PROVIDES FREE ACCESS TO A REFERENCE LIBRARY COLLECTION OF WRIGHT COUNTY HISTORY WHICH INCLUDES ARCHIVES, BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, SUBJECT FILES AND MICROFILM OF NEWSWPAPERS, CENSUS RECORDS, NATURALIZATION RECORDS, PROBATE RECORDS, DEATH RECORDS, AND MORE. IN 2022, MORE THAN 890 PEOPLE VISITED THE LIBRARY, WITH MANY MORE THAT REMAINED UNDOCUMENTED.
MUSEUM PROGRAMS. WCHS INVITES THE PUBLIC, FREE OF CHARGE, TO SEE VOLUNTEERS DEMONSTRATE VARIOUS HISTORIC AND MODERN ARTS AND CRAFTS, HOUSEHOLD CHORES, AND AGRICULTURAL SKILLS AND POSSIBLY TEACH THE SKILL TO OTHERS. IN 2022, OVER 1800 PEOPLE VISITED SPECIAL PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ken Gregornik President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pam Campbell Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karen Jacobson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Cheryl Dahlen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Durben Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Claudia Menzel Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,440 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $311,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,958 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $322,398 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,315 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $698 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,362 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,312 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $329,532 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,985 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $187,103 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $45,919 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,159 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,899 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,222 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,664 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,282 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,026 |
| Insurance | $4,059 |
| All other expenses | $74 |
| Total functional expenses | $339,577 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,255 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $79,726 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $32 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $367,009 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $187,703 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $647,725 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $455,662 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $192,063 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $647,725 |